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Too expensive for 'sorta cool' bands and for my favorites, I've got the individual albums already. I like the Bunnymen's box set cos it has a generous helping of alternate versions and the fourth disc is primarily cool live cover songs. I'm already half way through replacing my Blur collection but I'm curious to know the track listing, anyway. And I'm thinking of replacing my pre-'76 Rolling Stones in one felled swoop. (What's the best Stones collection, guys?) But on the whole, I'd say a fancy box, photos and the usual accolades don't justify the price.

You're right - not really worth it. Reissues are generally crap, too, but Matador's two Pavement reissues so far have been unbelieveable. Just got 'Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain -> L.A.'s Desert Origins' and it's superb. 49 tracks when the original album only has 12, plus a 64-page booklet all for £9.99 from play.com? Er.....yes, please.